What’s driving the surge of investor interest in retail? Is industrial still the safe bet it once was? In this week’s episode, David Basche, President of Astria Properties, returns to share how his firm is expanding from industrial into retail projects and why certain markets like Vancouver Island and Alberta are catching their eye.
From pre-leasing challenges to future development potential, David unpacks how evolving market dynamics, construction costs, and shifting tenant demands are reshaping opportunities in commercial real estate. Is retail the new darling of CRE? What’s behind the slowdown in industrial deals? And which regions might offer the best upside for investors in 2025 and beyond?
Tune in for an insider’s perspective on where smart money is headed next.
Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Podcast